esperaba que

I was hoping that

esperaba que

phrase

1. (I wished that; first person singular)

a. I was hoping that

Estimada profesora: Veo que es usted una experta en seguridad informática y esperaba que pudiera ayudarme con algunas dudas.

Dear Professor, I see you're an expert on IT security, and I was hoping that you could help me with a few of my questions.

b. I was hoping

Yo no sé cómo pasó. - Pues, esperaba que tú me lo contaras.

I don't know how it happened. - Well, I was hoping you could tell me.

c. I hoped that

En aquella época, esperaba que mis estudios me ayudaran a encontrar empleo.

At the time, I hoped that my studies would help me find a job.

d. I hoped

Esperaba que las cosas mejoraran en el trabajo, pero no, empeoraron.

I hoped things would get better at work, but no, they got worse.

2. (he or she wished that; third person singular)

a. he was hoping that

(masculine)

Conociendo a Claudio, yo creo que esperaba que tú le invitaras a su fiesta.

Knowing Claudio, I think he was hoping that you'd invite him to your party.

b. she was hoping that

(feminine)

Clara seguía enamorada de ti y esperaba que volvieras con ella.

Clara was still in love with you, and she was hoping that you'd get back together with her.

c. he hoped that

(masculine)

El soldado estaba herido. No podía camninar. Esperaba que alguien de su unidad volviera por él.

The soldier was injured. He couldn't walk. He hoped that someone in his unit would come back for him.

d. she hoped that

(feminine)

Elisa elaboró un plan muy completo de actividades extraescolares, y esperaba que hubiera suficiente financiación para llevarlo a cabo.

Elisa drew a very comprehensive program of extracurricular activities, and she hoped that there would be enough funding to support it.

3.

(formal)

(you wished that; second person singular)

a. you were hoping that

Sé que usted esperaba que su familia lo sacara de la depresión, pero ellos no sabían cómo ayudarle.

I know you were hoping that your family would pull you out of your depression, but they didn't know how to help.

b. you were hoping

Si esperaba que la nueva novela de Aguado fuera otro relato de fantasía más, se va a llevar una decepción.

I you were hoping that Aguado's new novel were just another fantasy story, you'll be disappointed.

c. you hoped that

Supongo que esperaba que nadie se enterara nunca de sus extrañas aficiones, ¿no, señor Méndez?

I suppose you hoped that no one would ever know about your strange hobbies, didn't you, Mr. Mendez?

d. you hoped

Sé que esperaba conseguir trabajo después de esta entrevista, pero me temo que ahora mismo es imposible.

I know you hoped to get a job after this interview, but I'm afraid that's impossible right now.